Holy Spirit, soar and lift us high into the light of joy.Holy Spirit, soar and carry us on the wings of hope.
Holy Spirit, soar and send us to the searching and the hungry.Holy Spirit, soar and bring us to deeper friendships

and ever larger circles of care.
Holy Spirit, soar and raise us on the winds of love

and make our songs echo on every mountain and in every heart.Holy Spirit, soar and make us one. Make us whole.

*Hymn of Praise #291Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Pentecost Litany

(Pouring of the Water)

PASTOR: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
The earth was formless and empty,
and darkness was upon the face of the deep;
and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. (Gen. 1: 1-2)CHILD: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
the God of glory thunders and moves over the mighty waters.(Psalm 29: 3)

(Singing of the Wind Chimes)

PASTOR: The wind blows where it chooses. You hear the sound of it,
but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.
So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. (John 3: 8)CHILD: The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare.

And yet He is the one who makes the deer give birth

and in God's temple all shouts, "Glory unto Him!"(Psalm 29:9)

(Pouring of the Soil)

PASTOR: When you send forth your Spirit all living things are created;
and you renew the face of the earth. (Psalm 104:30)CHILD: The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it,

world and those who live in it.(Psalm 24:1)

(Lighting of a Candle)

PASTOR: John baptized with water; but Jesus baptized us

with the Holy Spirit -- all-consuming as a fire. (Luke 3:16)CHILD: The voice of the Lord flashes forth like flames of fire.
The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;

the Lord is able to change our chaos and pain.(Psalm 29: 7-8)

PASTOR: The Lord give strength to his people!CONGREGATION: TheLord bless his children with his Holy Spirit!(Psalm 29:11)

Blessing, Benediction, and Response Hymn My Friends May You Grow in Grace

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen. (2x)

Postlude

~Please Note~

Beginning Sunday, June 15, Sunday School will be in recess for the summer months and will resume in September.

Sunday, July 6, through Sunday, August 31, the 8:30 and 10 am worship services will combine and meet for worship at 9 a.m.

Our grateful appreciation to all who worked so selflessly to make KRC’S recent Annual Pancake
Breakfast and Plant Swap/Sale events such a successful time of fellowship and outreach to our
community!

HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY

Leré Visagie (2nd), David Mooney (10th), Jean Hacker, (9th),

Dawn Tuttle (10th), Lois Bertram (13th), Seth Mooney (15th),

Brooke Barmen (21st), Bill Schneider (26th), Florence Rivera (27th),

Bev Van Alstyne (27th)

~VALATIE ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY UPDATE~

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS TO THE KRC FAMILY for your ongoing support of the Valatie Food Pantry. Many families regularly benefit from your generosity to this community ministry. Non-perishable foods that are always popular at the Pantry are evaporated milk; coffee; sugar; boxed cereals; pancake mix; syrup; jelly; canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; spaghetti/spaghetti sauce; mac & cheese; dinner helpers; apple sauce; juice; cake & brownie mixes. Donations may be placed in the collection containers available in the entryways of the church.

KRC’s share of support this year is $5,728.14 for services and resources to be provided for us by
the Reformed Church in America at the local, regional, and national levels. EACH MEMBER’S SHARE
OF THIS YEAR’S CLASSIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SET AT $86.79. All who are able to do so are encouraged
to offer, over and above regular giving, their share of this support. The full share does not have
to be given at one time, but may be given in as many increments as are convenient. That’s just under
$2.50 per week for each week remaining in this year. All contributions for this purpose should be
designated, “Classis Assessment.”

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR

Pastor Rudy Visser, a Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision.

all who serve KRC Ministries by meeting regularly, setting goals, preparing recommendations, and working together to complete their callings.

KRC's Consistory, whose dedication to their calling is an inspiration to all.

all His provisions for our basic life needs, and the wonderful ways God shows His love to us, especially during difficult times .

The many dedicated and hard-working friends and members of the Kinderhook Reformed Church Family who serve on Consistory, church ministries, and committees; teach Sunday School; lead Youth Group, Bible studies, and prayer group; organize and carry out special church events; prepare food, serve, and clean up for coffee hours, receptions, and dinners; and who are always ready to offer whatever help and support they can to those in need.

the blessing of times in which families fellowship, grow, give support; and bond together.

those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy.

Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as new praise and prayer requests, to krc@fairpoint.net or call Paul at 859-4158.

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR

those who do not know Christ, or who are struggling in their faith, especially: Brian, who is also experiencing disabling health issues; and Craig.

our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s presence, protection, and peace. Remember especially Jason, serving in Afghanistan, as well as another unspoken military-related need.

survivors of warfare, terrorism, violence, and natural and other disasters worldwide, that they may be blessed with God’s peace and the reassurance that he is in control.

our state and national leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.

family and friends grieving the recent death of John Schubert, especially his wife, Sara, and children Lisa, Josh, Sara Lyn, and Mary; those grieving the death of John Saunders; family and friends grieving the recent death of Sal Alessi.

Bev Van Alstyne, recovering again at Albany Med from a broken pelvis sustained in a recent fall. Please remember Dick as well

Harry, cousin of Susan Lamont, recovering from a recent stroke.

Amber and others about to graduate as they make their plans to attend college in the fall; pray that God will bless them with wisdom in all of the many challenges, choices, and decisions that they are facing.

those who are traveling: Deborah and Michael Spaulding traveling to Spain.

those facing challenges and difficult decisions: Cliff; Jean Brouwer and family; Abby and Bill; Greg and Lisa, fighting addictions; Alex and his family; the Laraway/Lamont family; mothers and children who have had to leave their homes due to family violence; Christians, wherever they be, who are suffering persecution, Libby Little. YOU ARE WELCOME TO PICK UP A COPY OF LIBBY LITTLE’S MAY UPDATE LETTER FROM THE BACK TABLE.

reassurance and peace for our loved ones who are nearing the close of this life.

those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill.

our residence-bound members, Gordie Van Buren and Murray Leonardson.

EMAIL, WEBSITE, AND FAX INFORMATION

Email Address – krc@fairpoint.net

Website Address – kinderhookreformedchurch.com

Rev. Rudy is available at his church office

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.

Please call ahead for an appointment.

Evenings are set aside for meetings, pastoral visitations, and counseling.